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[Guide] "Lego" 8-bay, dual Xeon, ultra-quiet build (2019 updated)

This is not a replacement for the Anniversary build. This is an option in between the NK 1.0 and Anniversary build, more like the NK 2.0 and NK 3.0. Objective: Build a sub-$300 ATX dual-CPU server with lots of room for expansion, and provide options for a variety of different build paths. Outline options for upgrades and expansion. Main Components Type Item Price Shipping Motherboard Supermicro X8DTL-IF ATX Dual LGA1366 $95 $0 CPU Cooler 2 x Arctic Freezer 12 92mm PWM $44 $…

This is where it started for me. Now I’ve run out of drive slots, am looking for upgrades or DAS, have built a pfSense box, and am building a miniITX NK4. The addiction is real!